I'm not saying someone has no ambition if they settle for that, but I'm sure all players would dream of playing for a top club and winning trophies one day. The Bilbao president or whoever it was said that playing for Bilbao should be the absolute maximum for their ambitions. That's not exactly very ambitious for a player if they don't ever dream or hope of improving to one day play for a top team? Not everyone can make it but those like Herrera, and others who have left the club did so to further their careers instead of sticking with them forever.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
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His attitude seems fantastic, endearing himself to fans early.
A bit simplistic piece but a good one nonetheless. Combined with a manager like LVG, Herrera should see some proper development and become a serious contender for the next generation of Spain's NT.
What midfielder past or present would be similar to Herrera? I haven't seen much of him live.
I've heard people say he's like a "Lite-Schweinsteiger"
Sounds good.
I want his kids!
Can't wait to see pics of him training tomorrow 
I think I was overly negative when we signed him because of the huge fee and also because of my failing memory, thinking he'd played more behind the striker than he actually has. But being positive, I'm hopeful that he will make a big difference to our midfield. Someone who can pass and has ability going forward, but also likes a tackle alleviating the need to play someone like Fellaini who only tackles.
To be fair his passing isn't anywhere near their level. Plays a bit like wilshere imo
What?Does training start tomorrow?
You need to slow down a bit here, pal...
Think Ramsey without the great shot is a better comparison. Good on the ball, likes to run with it, hard worker, smart, pretty good defensively too. Just an all around midfielder, just with a brilliant first touch like most Spaniards.
Yes.
Never hes awesome!
Guys seriously we just signed a player who most have never seen play, lets big him up as much as we can and enjoy it before we see what he can do
I donno i think his passing is under-rated. Some of his through balls, crossing and cross field passes are pretty impressive - granted he doesnt tend to play those long balls often (probably given he played pretty far forward last season) but i've seen him launch good counters with some of his passing
I think that you are the closest, a very mobile Ramsey.
So he's just like Ramsey if Ramsey liked to dribble and couldn't shoot. ie not much like Ramsey.
Yeah but better then whoever said Carrick, in that the only thing he has in common with him is being pretty tall and a midfielder. Ramsey runs with the ball a decent amount though so it's not that far away.
It is a fact that Xavi has based his game on how Herrera would have done things. Xavi also spent the majority of his free time watching Herrera's video when he was playing as a kid.
Herrera isn't a dribbler, is comfortable in tight spaces but prefers to pass.
I've heard Modric.
Have a look at Herreras defense stats as in interceptions and tackles. It may shock you
Whenever I see him play it was the thing that jumped out most about him
fair point
Nope he loves to drive forward with the ball. He's more of a runner than a passer. He will give us much needed pace and energy in midfield. His passing is probably whats holding him back from being potentially world class imo. Still an excellent player mind
For me he is between Thiago and Ramsey, in term of mentality.
His passing is not bad, its just because Athletic always play a bit counter like so they dont pass the ball sideways etc, they play high up the opponents pitch; that is why his passes are intercepted more often than a Cleverley for example.
Either way he looks great from his YouTube compilation. Not in the usual "skillz" way but in that he looks the sort of player our midfield has been crying out for. Runs with the ball, tackles, passes - the whole package. Could maybe do with improving his shooting.
I think this video gives a good idea of what sort of player we are getting. All involvements in a match against a certain Manchester based club...
Yeah agree with this. I think Koke is more like Ramsey.
Oh I know he is very good defensively, I've actually seen him a decent amount of times over the years (in the big games though). The way he goes about his play is completely different to Carrick, Carrick defensively is all about positioning and cutting off passing lanes, and on the ball he's just a passer. Herrera defensively is a good tackler, but isn't like Carrick with his positioning, he's more of a hard worker defensively. On the ball they couldn't be more different either.
Don't care about comparison, he is a midfielder - that'll do.
He's a more technically gifted Darren Fletcher than Carrick. He's a lot closer to Cleverley in fact, just much better at everything.
I actually think him and Carrick would make a great partnership. Carrick being a pivot on the ball and an anchor to cover off the ball, and Herrera to charge down the opposition and carry the ball about.
Are you the serious FF version of @SteveJ ?
He's the welsh version of Steve. That's what the W stands for.
So SteveJ is Jamaican? I should've knew it! no wonder his English writing is one of the worst around.
j/k, Sir Steve. Just in case you might not get my joke in English, either . Haha..
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I'd say he's like Fabregas positionally. Less passing range/ability but instead has more interest in tackling
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